Sholtz Wins Nomination For Governor With Big Majority
Daytona Beach Democrat Dave Sholtz captured the gubernatorial nomination on the second primary Tuesday with 169,193 votes to 98,624. The tally also shows W. J. Sears defeating John T. Alsop Jr. for Representative at Large and J. M. Lee leading for Comptroller, among other races. continued on page 4.
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Dave Sholtz
Daytona Beach
Florida
John W. Martin
Shultz
Nlto
Congress
W. J. Sears
John T. Alsop, Jr
J. Hardin Peterson
J. M. Lee
Ernest Amos
W. B. Douglas
R. Hudson Burr
John S. Taylor
John B. Sutton
Hortense K. Wells
J. Reid Ramsey
Eustis Elks Plan Lake County Fourth Of July Picnic
The Eustis Elks announce a Lake Joanna Fourth of July celebration intended for all Lake County residents. It will be an all day event with land and water games, a South Carolina style pit barbecue led by Connor Smoak, and plenty of food and drink.
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The
Eustis
Lake County
South Carolina
Connor Smoak
Holiday July Fourth Post Office Closure Notice
The local post office will be closed on Monday July Fourth. This closure affects mail services and collection windows for the holiday. Residents should plan accordingly for delayed deliveries and office access.
Varied Program For The Volusia Frolics
The ninth annual Volusia Summer Frolics at Daytona Beach July 2 to 4 offers free events. Saturday features all day sailing races at 10 a.m., Flower Show at 1 p.m., Burlesque revues at 7 p.m., and a boxing match at 9 p.m. on Burgoyne Island. Sunday includes a concert by the Yaarab Temple Oriental Band at 3:30 p.m. and a sacred concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday presents more concerts, a civic luncheon, a Fourth of July ovation by notable figures, a fashion and bathing beauty revue, and children pageants with fireworks. Dances occur nightly at the Ocean Pier Casino and other venues.
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Daytona Beach
Casino Burgoyne
Burgoyne Island
Yaarab Temple Oriental Band of Atlanta
Yaarab Temple Band
Civic Press
Ocean Pier Casino
Carlton
David Sholtz
John T. Alsop, Jr
Board Walk
Halifax River
Ocean Pier
Teres
May Hosts for Motor Boat Cruise
A flotilla of ten to twelve motor boats with enthusiasts of Florida inland waterways plans a two day cruise starting Saturday from Jacksonville. They will overnight in Welaka on the St Johns River then travel via the Ocklawaha River to Silver Springs Lake Griffin and Lake Eustis ending in Mount Dora for Sunday night. The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and the Yacht Club have not been notified but will welcome the visitors and provide accommodations.
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Florida Inland Waterways
Mount Dora
Jacksonville
Welaka
St. Johns River
Ocklawaha
Silver Springs
Lake Griffin
Lake Eustis
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting At Newhall Home
The regular Wo man s Auxiliary of the Honey for Governor Club met Friday evening at Miss Louise M Newhall s home. The gathering proved profitable for attendees. The next meeting will be at Mrs E M Wentworth s home on Eleventh avenue Friday July 8 at 7 30 PM. All women interested are cordially invited.
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Honey-for- Governor Club
Louise M. Newhall
E. M. Wentworth
Eleventh Avenue
Ice Cream Sale Postponed by Methodist Church Women
The ice cream sale planned by the Methodist Church ladies for this Saturday evening is postponed one week to July 9. They delay to avoid clashing with the B P U food sale and a Girl Scout benefit Friday.
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Ladies of the Methodist Church
Baseball clash at Heim Field marks season highlight
The upcoming game at Heim Field is billed as the baseball season’s centerpiece. Local teams prepare a competitive showdown expected to draw fans and showcase top players.
Baseball Digest Preview of Mount Dora Versus Apopka
Last week notes two old timers Morris of Mount Dora and Lasater of Apopka to duel today at Heim Field. Umatilla beat Mount Dora 5 to 4 last Thursday after a Watermelon Festival postponement, first win for Umatilla over Mount Dora this half. A Tavares game was postponed but later played. details to come next week. Final half standings and team averages to follow.
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Heim Field
Morris
Mount Dora
Lasater
Apopka
Umatilla
Leesburg
Tavares
Lake Joanna
Elks
Inoculation Against Rabies Backed by State Board
The State Board of Health pushes rabies control in Central Florida with Mount Dora adopting an ordinance for dog and cat inoculation. Officials plan statewide coordination with county commissioners to prevent disease spread, stressing enforcement. Serum will be supplied by the board and administered by police chiefs or designated town personnel.
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State Board of Health
Florida
Mount Dora
State Board
Kiwanis Night Brings North American Fellowship Unity
Kiwanis Club and Eustis join for All Kiwanis Night with 89 000 members across the U S and Canada in a synchronized 15 minute program from 9 45 to 10 00 p m. Messages from International President William O Harris were broadcast by radio. The event featured Triangle Fiddlers and an address by Dr George L Hanscom on Building.
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Kiwanis Club
Eustis
Fine Fellowship
U. S
Canada
America
International
William O. Harris
Los Angeles
Onward
John Heist
Triangle
George L. Hanscom
Beautification of City Grounds by Garden Club
The Garden Club completes planting and grassing between the Community Auditorium and City Hall with palms and shrubs, plus two evergreens and a sloping lawn. Groundwork at the Public Library adds shrubbery and palms after improved drainage. Porch boxes enhance the building.
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Garden Club
W. L.E. Barnett
Frank Smith
Public Library
Zell
Park
Comae
Mount Dora
Food Sale Saturday by Senior B Y P U at Hale & White
The Senior B Y P U will hold a food sale Saturday at Hale and White grocery seeking patronage. Proceeds go to the group as a fundraising effort.
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Hale & White Grocery
Program Of Folk Songs And Dances Benefits Girl Scouts
A program of Folk Songs and Dances arranged by Mrs. E. E. Truskett will be held Friday evening at the Community Auditorium to raise funds for Scout expenses at their summer camp. Rehearsals have been held daily and the event promises to be enjoyable with a large attendance expected.
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E. E. Truskett
Darktown
Girls Glee Club
Miss Liberty
Eleanor Wells
Donald Loveless
James Cooper
Red Cross
Ann Blake
Rhoda Simpson
Shirley Shonenberber
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Margaret Hancock
Tracy Kramer
Ted Wingler
Winslow Wasser
Cornet
Mr. Bunnell
Mrs. Truskett
Jean Cochran
King's Daughters to Incorporate Sunshine Circle
The King's Daughters held a meeting at Miss Gertrude Thorne's lake shore home with 18 members. They voted to incorporate the Sunshine Circle of King's Daughters, Inc., authorized a $50 unemployment relief donation, and named officers Mae Griffiths leader and Nancy J. Stuart treasurer.
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King’s Daughters
Lake Shore
Gertrude Thorne
Horace Blunt
Citizens’ Employment Commission
Mae Griffiths
Wilson Smith
Betty West
Nancy J. Stuart
George Coffin
C. R. Javens
Carrie True
Sunshine Circle of King’s Daughters, Inc
No Chowder Lies Aid Methodists and More
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Methodist aid effort and unclear references to chowder. Details are unreadable but suggest a local charity or event with religious group involvement.
Citizens' Commission Here Will Handle Unemployment Problem
A Mount Dora court session heard Daniel H. Bishop deny theft of three Rhode Island Red chickens from Edward Brooks. The case featured alibi claims and conflicting testimonies about Bishop’s clothing. Separately the Citizens Employment Commission outlines efforts to place unemployed residents in work, funded by pledges to buy food at local stores, with Mrs. George Dahlin as secretary and H. W. Harlowe as president.
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Daniel H. Bishop
Edward Brooks
North Donnelly Avenue
Robert McMurray
Lemuel Downs
Bishop
Charles Edward Brooks
S. C. Peacock
Rhode Island
Shirley Schonenberger
Brooks
Miss Hubbell
Leesburg
Jim Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Simpson
John Silas
Silas
Mount Dora
Peacock
Citizens’ Employment Commission
H. W. Harlowe
George Dahlin
A. J. Waltz
E. M. Wentworth
Zell
Evans
Commission
Geo. Dahlin
The
Miller Wells to Lose Office at 3 P.M. This Summer
Dr. Miller Wells will lose his office at 3:00 p.m. through July and August. The note records an upcoming temporary vacancy or change in position during the summer months.
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Miller ‘Wells
PAYS ELECTION BET ON Donnelly Avenue Town Ride
Gip Galloway plans to pay an election bet today by giving J. M. Thompson a wheelbarrow ride down Donnelly avenue to settle a wager between Martin and Shultz supporters.
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Gip Galloway
Martin
J. M. Thompson
Shultz
Donnelly Avenue
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Cassady
Herbert J. Crane
Woman’s Auxiliary
Baseball Digest
AB R Hale
S Aone
Nde Bewnes
J. Brantley
B . Ceeres
Oeatie Dooley
P Pike
Michael
R F
Eckholdt
Evegepsveteees
S. Simpson
Anne
Mosteller
Kiwanis News
Brooklyn Bridge
Employment Commission
Citizens’ Commission
Weather Report
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